The Design Life Show

In episode 37 of #TDLS, I sit down with Bodie Czeladka. Bodie is the Founder and director of all things wonderful at Dilate Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency that specializes in results-based digital marketing strategies. Since the company was founded in 2014 it has experienced rapid growth, expanding from a solo operator to 30+ employees in three years. In this episode we talk abou...

In episode 36 of #TDLS, Our friend Benj Tupas of Funbuddies drops by. Benj is the founder of Funbuddies.ph, an app that enables users to connect and travel together around the Philippines. He started out as a game developer right out of university and has founded an outsource mobile development startup. He is currently a mobile development consultant and freelance developer for new websites and ap...

In episode 35 of #TDLS, I sit down with Kevin Tan. Kevin is currently the Incubation Program Manager of MakeSense Philippine and a former startup founder of various startups in France. In this episode we talk about: - His ground-up stories of founding his own startup - What are the biggest shifts that he made to follow his passion - How he overcome procrastination to achieve real progress in life...

In episode 34 of #TDLS, I sit down with Alexis Lingad. He is the Founder & CEO of Cryptors and the Lead Developer of Hackuna Antihack. Alexis, founded his startup company at a young age that raises cybersecurity awareness around the world through seminars, trainings, books, web app, mobile app and hardware innovations. In this episode we talk about: - His design life stories from ground up - How h...

In episode 33 of #TDLS, I sit down with Matt Warcholinski. Matt is Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Brainhub: A JavaScript Software Development Company. In this episode we talk about: - How he started his business from ground up - How to bootstrap your development biz - What to do if you want to jump ship from being an employee to being a startup founder - And much much more... Mentioned...

In episode 32 of #TDLS, I sit down with Josan Dometita-Chug. Josan is a UI/UX Engineer, Tech Startup Founder and Co-Owner of Spektral beer Lounge. In this episode we talk about: - Her design life stories from ground up - How she transitioned into being a startup founder and a business owner - How she was able to pursue the things that she's passionate at - Crafting better user experience - And muc...

In episode 31 of #TDLS, I sit down with Kate Ringcodan. Kate is the Co-Founder of CrewBloom, B2B & B2C Outsourcing Consultant and a Remote Work Advocate. In this episode we talk about: - Her design life stories from ground up - How she transitioned from having a 9-5 job into building a business - The idea and stories behind CrewBloom - Practical tips on finding your high paying skills - Valuable i...

In episode 30 of #TDLS, I had a great time talking with Jie Sang-olan. Jie is a Recruitment Consultant, Entrepreneur and the Owner of Coffice Workspace a Coworking Space located in Dasmariñas, Cavite, PH. In this episode we talk about: - Her design life stories shifting from having a 9-5 job into entrepreneurship - What is a Coworking space and how you can take advantage of its potentials? - Chall...

In episode 29 of #TDLS, I'm glad to chat with a very talented designer Michael Burns. He's been creating digital products for over 5 years now as a UI/UX Designer and the co-founder of Amazing Nomads. In this episode we talk about: - His design life stories from ground up - How he started his career as a designer - What is User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI)? - His creative process in des...

In episode 28 of #TDLS, I had a meaningful chat with Toni Nicolas, she's an Author, Creative Entrepreneur and the Founder of Creative Courage Club. In this episode we talk about: - How she started his creative journey - How she design her life the way she wants it - Know-how of starting your own creative journey - Why being courageous is important in pursuing your passion - Practical step on navig...

In episode 27 of #TDLS, I had fun chatting with Magsi Rover, a very talented Creative Writer, Podcast Host and Creative Director of Bridge Comics Philippines. In this episode we talk about: - Her design life stories from ground up - How she started her creative writing career - How she overcome challenges in pursuing a career in the creative field - How to unstuck and get started your passion proj...

In this another episode of #TDLS, I had a quick but meaningful chat with a Multiple 6-Figure Design Business Owner, Founder Of The Design Accelerator™ Training Program, Patrick O'Connell. Patrick is an entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to helping designers and design business owners develop the most essential part of their businesses: SALES. In this episode we talk about: - His design life s...

On episode 25 of #TDLS Podcast, I'm chatting with Renz Simpao. Renz is the Founder of Thinkable Box, a Digital Strategist and a part-time Instructor in a College University. His startup helps in achieving a desirable life or culture of an individual, group, and organization towards success. In this episode we talk about: - The journey of designing his first startup company -The idea behind Thinkab...

On episode 24 of #TDLS Podcast, I had an amazing chat with Nicole Suárez. Nicole, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, a finance and investment specialist who enjoys the good things in life. She believes in working hard and playing smart to make things happen. In this episode we talk about: - Her design life stories on creating the life she loves - Why having a goal can bring you clarity in life -...

"Never lose heart on the things that you do. Always put love on even the smallest stuff." On episode 23 of #TDLS Podcast, I sit down with Ce Manalang. Ce is a Full Stack Developer of Deal Grocer, a Creative Writer and an Illustrator based in the Sunny Philippines. She's been featured in Prototypr. In this episode we talk about: - Her design life stories from ground up - How she started her Full St...

Get the podcast at www.thedesignlifeshow.com On episode 22 of #TDLS Podcast, I sit down with Sheena Yap Chan. Sheena, started a podcast since 2015 discussing about self confidence and since then it has been creating a positive impact in people's lives. She's been featured in MindValley, Podcaster's Paradise and Apple Podcasts. On this episode we talk about: - Her design life stories growing up - W...

Get the podcast at www.thedesignlifeshow.com On episode 21 of #TDLS Podcast, I sit down with Ralph Layco. Ralph, is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, creator of brands like Macho Mucho, HairFood Co. and Crown & Glory. He's been featured on a number of well known publications such as Entrepreneur, ABS-CBN and Go Negosyo to name a few. On this podcast episode we talk about: - His design life sto...

Get the podcast now: www.thedesignlifeshow.com On episode 20 of #TDLS Podcast, I sit down with MK Cope. MK is a Young Mompreneur, Freelancer and the Founder of Filipina Homebased Moms (FHM) with more than 60k members. In this episode we talk about: - Her design life stories transitioning from having a corporate job to being a freelancer - What you need to know on starting your freelancing career -...

Get the podcast now by visiting thedesignlifeshow.com On episode 19 of #TDLS Podcast, had a great time talking with Jane Martinito a passionate, naturally creative graphic and web designer based in the Philippines. On this podcast episode we talk about: - Her design life stories transitioning from having a 9-5 job to being a freelance web designer - Things to keep in mind to learn designing and ea...

Get the podcast now: www.thedesignlifeshow.com On episode 18 of #TDLS Podcast, I sit down with Juvar Abrera a Senior Web Developer at University of the Philippines Manila National Telehealth Center and one of the Community Head of Google Developer Group Philippines (GDGPH). On this podcast episode we talk about: - His design life stories from ground up - How he take initiative on leveraging his gr...

On episode 17 of #TDLS Podcast, I sit down with Audrey Graziano of Happy Orange Project. Audrey, is a community builder, entrepreneur, actress, mother and wife who loves to inspire positive change through leading by example. On this podcast episode we talk about: - Her design life stories on building Happy Orange project into a viable business. - Her inspirations and stories when she decided to ta...

On episode 16 of #TDLS Podcast, I sit down with Ferdenee Mmpn, an Illustrator and a thriving Creative Designer from the Sunny Philippines, we talk about: - Her design life stories growing up. - Challenges she faced on pursuing her passion in a developing country - Shared our experiences meeting Chris Do of The Futur - Her learnings from an illustrator stand point on studying the business of design...

On episode 15 of #TDLS Podcast, Carlo Valencia, a Mentor, Business Consultant, Startup Founder and Head Of Business Development at On-Off Group sits down with me to talk about: - His design life stories from ground up. - Mistakes and learnings from his first founded Startup. - Why failing fast is the key for innovation. - The importance of validation for your startup ideas before building it. - Th...

On episode 14 of #TDLS Podcast, Jennicel Foronda, a Freelancer, Restaurateur, Yoga Enthusiast and Organic Farm Manager of Le Don's Garden, sits down with me to talk about: - Her design life stories transitioning from having unbalance life to having a balance life. - Challenges on balancing her work and family life. - The advantages of having a freelance job. - Insights for other freelance professi...

On episode 13 of #TDLS Podcast, Bonnie Factor, a Mompreneur, eCommerce Maven and Co-founder of eCFulfill, sits down with me to talk about: - Her design life stories transitioning from her previous job to being a startup founder of eCFulfill. - Challenges and advantages of starting a Startup. - Insight she have for newly graduates. - Practical steps on how you can create your own startup company. -...